Optimal Hospice Care
Denver, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061568)
CMS process measure: 91.08 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 488-9998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Optimal Hospice Care 3 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.08, which is below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Optimal Hospice Care serves 149 ZIP codes from its Denver, Colorado office in Denver County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Optimal Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 061568, since 2009). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Optimal Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice agency based in Denver, Colorado, serving patients and families in Denver County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2009 (CCN 061568).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Optimal Hospice Care an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Optimal Hospice Care scored 91.08, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 75.8% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Optimal Hospice Care's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 149 ZIP codes from its Denver office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Optimal Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 061568) since November 29, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Optimal Hospice Care received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Optimal Hospice Care scored 91.08 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 75.8% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Optimal Hospice Care serves 149 ZIP codes from its office in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Optimal Hospice Care is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Optimal Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less. Both focus on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care altogether, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where Optimal Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (303) 488-9998 to ask about care settings, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Optimal Hospice Care directly at (303) 488-9998 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about family caregiver survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how care is coordinated — all of which can be discussed by calling (303) 488-9998 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Optimal Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061568?state=CO to review its official CMS ratings and measures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.